The People Behind the Care
Meet the dedicated leaders, nurses, and caregivers who provide daily support.
Dedicated Professionals Behind Every Care Plan
Care is strongest when it is personal. The team at Christy’s Cove provides daily care, companionship, and structure while supporting resident routines and maintaining clear communication with families.
Each caregiver, nurse, and leader plays a role in creating a stable, respectful environment where residents feel known and supported. Photos and short bios below introduce the people caring for your loved one every day.
Owners & Founders
Christy & Jerry Napolitano Wernau
Christy and Jerry are hands-on owners who remain actively involved in daily operations. Their presence ensures resident safety, caregiver support, and consistent clinical oversight.
Their commitment centers on building a home where residents feel truly known and families feel confident in the care being provided. By staying closely connected to both caregivers and families, they help maintain open communication and thoughtful decision-making at every level.
Our Managers
Riza Cruz
Assisted Living Manager
Riza and her team support daily operations, staff coordination, and the overall resident experience. With over 12 years of experience, she focuses on consistency, responsiveness, and building trust with families through clear communication and reliable care.
Jun Wernau
Assisted Living Manager
Jun brings 15 years of staff leadership experience, supporting training, compliance, and quality assurance programs. His role helps ensure caregivers are well-prepared and residents receive consistent, high-quality support.
Our RN Team
Dawn Miller
Onsite RN
Dawn has over 20 years of ICU and ER nursing experience, developing care plans and providing ongoing clinical oversight while supporting resident comfort and safety.
Sarah Harris
Registered Nurse
Sarah has 15 years of RN experience in senior care, specializing in medication management and resident wellness.
Kate Thompson
Licensed RN
Kate brings 14 years of elder care experience, focusing on glucose monitoring, skin checks, and individualized care plans.
Mark Johnson
Licensed RN
Mark has 18 years of home health experience, concentrating on developing and overseeing effective, resident-centered care plans.
Lucene Lopez
Licensed RN
Lucene has 18 years of home health nursing experience, coordinating care and supporting effective treatment planning.
Licensed Caregivers
Liz Martinez
Certified Caregiver
Liz provides compassionate daily assistance with specialized experience in memory care.
Gloria Perez
Certified Caregiver
Gloria has over a decade of experience, focusing on dignified medication assistance and respectful daily care.
Andy Wilson
Certified Caregiver
Andy has 8 years of caregiving experience, specializing in mobility assistance and resident safety.
Khandy Shaw
Certified Caregiver
Khandy has been with Christy’s Cove for several years, supporting resident engagement through activities and companionship.
Kaza Garnett
Certified Caregiver
Kaza brings over 10 years of experience known for providing focused, personalized attention to residents.
A Team Families Can Trust
From ownership to caregivers, every team member shares the same commitment: consistent care, open communication, and a safe, welcoming home where residents feel respected and supported.